How severe is CVE-2020-7264?

CVE-2020-7264 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-7264 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7264?

CVE-2020-7264 primarily affects Mcafee Endpoint Security. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7264?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-7264 published?

CVE-2020-7264 was published on 2020-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7264

CVE-2020-7264 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Endpoint Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Mcafee Endpoint Security
Published: 2020-05-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows prior to 10.7.0 Hotfix 199847 allows local users to delete files the user would otherwise not have access to via manipulating symbolic links to redirect a McAfee delete action to an unintended file. This is achieved through running a malicious script or program on the target machine.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7264?: Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows prior to 10.7.0 Hotfix 199847 allows local users to delete files the user would otherwise not have access to via manipulating symbolic links to redirect a McAfee delete action to an unintended file. This is achieved through running a malicious script or program on the target machine.
How severe is CVE-2020-7264?: CVE-2020-7264 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-7264 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7264?: CVE-2020-7264 primarily affects Mcafee Endpoint Security. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7264?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-7264 published?: CVE-2020-7264 was published on 2020-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10316

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_security:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_security:10.6.0:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_security:10.7.0:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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